ART of Feminine NEGOTIATION

ART of Feminine NEGOTIATION - Boardroom to Bedroom is your place to go for hot tips and tactics on how to negotiate your best life so you can stop missing out and start getting more of what you want and deserve … from the boardroom to the bedroom. All of life is a negotiation. It just may be the most important skill you’ll ever learn. And yet we’re not taught it. I invite you to question everything you thought you knew about negotiation. What if there’s a better way? A way to get better and longer-lasting results, better long-lasting relationships, a better quality of life in almost every way? Created by award-winning author, attorney, international speaker, and master negotiator, Cindy Watson. Subscribe now and get the skills to negotiate your best life to stop missing out and to get what you want and deserve from the boardroom to the bedroom.

320: Redefining Power: Calm, Clarity, And The Courage To Walk Away 07/20/2026

320: Redefining Power: Calm, Clarity, And The Courage To Walk Away Power in negotiation isn't about forcing outcomes—it's about having the confidence, clarity, and self-awareness to make decisions that align with your values. In this insightful episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with entrepreneur, executive coach, angel investor, and best-selling author Scott Abbott to explore "Redefining Power: Calm, Clarity, And The Courage To Walk Away." As the Founder & CEO of BOS-UP, Straticos, and Phase4 Investments, Scott has spent decades helping leaders build resilient businesses and make high-stakes decisions with confidence. Together, Cindy and Scott discuss why true influence comes from emotional control rather than dominance, how staying calm creates better negotiation outcomes, and why knowing when to walk away is often the greatest source of power. Whether you're negotiating in business, leadership, or life, this episode offers practical strategies to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Join us as we explore: Where the negotiation actually starts? What happens when people enter negotiations without clarity? Even if they are confident. How does preparation can be more intentional in negotiation? How can it reduce emotional reactivity in negotiations, especially high stakes negotiations? How to define real power in negotiation? What is the important work that you should do before sitting down for a conversation. And many more! Learn more about Scott: Website: Instgram: LinkedIn: X: Checkout Scott’s books: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/42149640

319: Negotiation With Identity, With Worth And Self-Belonging 07/13/2026

319: Negotiation With Identity, With Worth And Self-Belonging What if the most important negotiation you'll ever have isn't with someone else—but with yourself? In this empowering episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with betrayal recovery expert, attorney, somatic attachment therapist, and bestselling author Lora Cheadle to explore Negotiation With Identity, With Worth And Self-Belonging. Whether you're healing from betrayal, navigating a major life transition, or seeking greater confidence and self-trust, this conversation offers transformative insights into self-leadership, emotional resilience, and the courageous negotiation of becoming fully yourself. Tune in to discover how self-belonging is the foundation for every successful negotiation—in life, relationships, and beyond. In this episode, you will discover: How betrayal ruptures our identity, how can betrayal breaks inside us when it occurs? How does a shift in identity change the way we make choices, speak to ourselves, and show up in future relationships? Self advocating What does it mean to truly reclaim your sense of self-belonging? What's the most important negotiation someone must have with themselves after betrayal? And many more! Learn more about Lora: Website: Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Checkout Lora’s books: Betrayal Recovery Guide: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/42055210

318: Negotiation Isn't The Ask, It's The Experience 07/06/2026

318: Negotiation Isn't The Ask, It's The Experience What if the key to successful negotiation isn't asking for more—but creating an experience people want to be part of? Discover why the most successful negotiations aren't just about making the right ask—they're about creating the right experience. In this episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with marketing and digital strategy expert Shamir Duverseau to explore "Negotiation Isn't The Ask, It's The Experience." Drawing on more than 15 years of leadership in marketing, product management, user experience, digital strategy, and his role as Senior Director of Digital Strategy and Services for Marriott International's Vacation Club Division, Shamir shares how understanding human behavior, trust, and customer experience can transform the way we negotiate. Whether you're leading a team, growing a business, or building stronger relationships, this conversation will help you create negotiation experiences that inspire lasting influence and better outcomes. In this episode, you will discover: How do we define negotiation? And what point does the so-called negotiation actually begins? What does clarity actually mean in a negotiation context? How to make someone safe in a conversation? What we can negotiate more effectively without that constant friction or emotional depletion? How can you renegotiate how you show up and get this clarity? What would be the starting zone for you? What is one negotiation that people need to start having with themselves? And many more! Learn more about Shamir: Website: LinkedIn: LinkedIn: Facebook: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/41983200

317: How Parents Can Negotiate Peace And Purpose And Resilience At Home 06/29/2026

317: How Parents Can Negotiate Peace And Purpose And Resilience At Home Parenting is one of life's most important negotiations—balancing guidance with independence, discipline with compassion, and structure with flexibility. Yet in today's fast-paced world, many parents struggle to create a peaceful home while raising confident and resilient children. In this empowering episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with Teresa Angeles to explore How Parents Can Negotiate Peace, Purpose, and Resilience at Home. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience as a Montessori-certified educator, homeschool parent of six, and founder of Montessori Families, Teresa shares heart-centered strategies that help parents build stronger connections, foster independence, and support their children in reaching their fullest potential. Tune in for practical insights on conscious parenting, family harmony, and creating a home environment where both parents and children can flourish.\ In this episode you will discover: Why concentration is the first objective for young children? What trigger's us to be impatient or angry? How can parents understand more about the connection between the child’s environments? The choices and options for them and their emotional regulation? What impact does shifting from a control-based dynamic to a collaboration-based partnership have on trust, communication, and connection within the family? What is one Montessori inspired negotiation that parents can start practicing today? And many more! Learn more about Teresa: Website: Linktree: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/41860320

316: Negotiating With Your Nervous System: Decoding Stress, Power, And Purpose 06/22/2026

316: Negotiating With Your Nervous System: Decoding Stress, Power, And Purpose What if the key to better negotiation starts with understanding your own nervous system? In this enlightening episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with Trupti Gokani, MD, to explore Negotiating With Your Nervous System: Decoding Stress, Power, and Purpose. Drawing on her expertise as a board-certified neurologist, health and mindset coach, Ayurvedic expert, and NLP Master Practitioner, Trupti shares powerful insights on managing stress, unlocking personal power, and aligning with your deeper purpose to achieve greater success in life and negotiations. Discover practical strategies to transform stress into a powerful ally and create more meaningful outcomes in every area of your life. In this episode, we will discuss: How we experience power and how we experience choice in our lives. The good side and bad side of stress. When does that strategy stop being a strength and start becoming a form of self betrayal from a neurological standpoint? How to know our stress type change the way that we negotiate boundaries, workload, or even our intimate relationship? what does chronic stress do to our intuition? How can people train their nervous system to tolerate the pause, the silence, the uncertainty more skillfully? And many more! Learn more about Trupti Gokani: Website: Facebook: X: LinkedIn: YouTube: Instagram: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/41722150

315: Negotiating Change: Why Influence Matters More Than Power 06/15/2026

314: Negotiation Beyond Words 06/08/2026

314: Negotiation Beyond Words What if the most powerful negotiations happen before a single word is spoken? In this compelling episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with Dr. Dianne Olvera to explore the transformative concept of Negotiation Beyond Words. Drawing from her unique experiences working alongside her diplomat husband at U.S. embassies in Argentina and Mexico, Dr. Olvera shares invaluable insights into the subtle dynamics that shape human connection, communication, and influence. As a Board Certified Educational Therapist, professor, and author of The Power of Connection: Understanding Individual Differences to Uplift and Empower, Dr. Olvera reveals how understanding individual differences can strengthen relationships, improve communication, and create more meaningful outcomes in both personal and professional negotiations. Join Cindy and Dr. Olvera for an enlightening conversation packed with practical wisdom on building stronger connections and mastering the art of negotiation beyond words. In this episode, we will uncover: How to understand and interpret people’s behavior and motivations? How to be careful with your words. Where do people most misunderstand what connection actually requires? Why connection is so powerful? Why language is a form of power? When do leaders and negotiators should be most mindful of in their tone and language. And many more! Learn more about Dr. Dianne Olvera: Website: Social Medias: LinkedIn: Facebook: Instagram: Checkout Dr. Dianne Olvera’s book: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/41570555

313: Negotiating A Life Worth Drooling Over 06/01/2026

312: Getting Whole Before We Negotiate 05/25/2026

312: Getting Whole Before We Negotiate What if the most important negotiation you’ll ever have starts within yourself? In this compelling episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with Carol and Terry Moss to explore the transformative topic of Getting Whole Before We Negotiate and why personal growth is often the key to healthier relationships and stronger outcomes. As founders of One Flesh Ministries, Carol and Terry have spent decades helping individuals, couples, families, and churches strengthen relationships through biblical principles, emotional growth, and intentional connection. With more than 50 years of combined ministry experience as relationship coaches, mentors, and authors, they bring practical wisdom and life-changing insights to the conversation. In both personal and professional settings, negotiations are often influenced by unresolved emotions, communication patterns, beliefs, and relationship dynamics. Carol and Terry reveal how developing emotional awareness, healing internally, and understanding ourselves better can dramatically impact how we negotiate in marriage, family life, business, leadership, and everyday interactions. In this episode, you will learn: What do people often misunderstand about readiness when stepping into for partnership or for leadership or negotiation? How does emotional wholeness change the way we define strength within a relationship? How does emotional wholeness change the way that someone shows up in everyday life? In our negotiations, what tends to happen when we’re not approaching them from a place of wholeness? What happens when someone shifts from trying to win in relationships to simply being fully present? And many more! Learn more about Carol and Terry: Website: Facebook: Instagram: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/41413540

311: Negotiating The Relationships That Shape Our Lives 05/18/2026

311: Negotiating The Relationships That Shape Our Lives Discover how stronger communication and intentional connection can transform every area of your life in this powerful episode of The Art Of Feminie Negotiation, your host, Cindy Watson interviews Tom Hagerty. In this conversation on Negotiating The Relationships That Shape Our Lives, Tom draws from over 45 years of experience as a corporate executive and business problem solver to reveal practical strategies for building healthier personal and professional relationships. Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, coach, or someone seeking deeper connections at home and at work, this episode delivers valuable insights on communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and relationship-building. Inspired by Tom’s book, The Business of Relationships, this discussion will help you strengthen trust, improve collaboration, and create more meaningful relationships that support long-term success and fulfillment. In this episode, we will uncover: Why relationships crumble? What is the root of this? Things that contribute to breakdown relationships. The three fundamental characteristics. Where does that lack of trust coming from? The things that you can start practicing today to improve the connection in your life. And many more! Connect with Tom. LinkedIn: Facebook: Email: hagertytp@gmail.com If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/41330610

310: Negotiating With Time: How 30 Seconds Can Change Everything 05/11/2026

309: Seeing The Signs Before The Diagnosis 05/04/2026

309: Seeing The Signs Before The Diagnosis Before a diagnosis is ever spoken, the signs are often already there—quiet, subtle, and easy to dismiss. In this powerful episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with Kathy Chan to explore the deeply personal and often overlooked journey of recognizing dementia before a formal diagnosis. Drawing from her experience as a devoted daughter and mother, Kathy shares the emotional story behind her book, Someone to Watch Me Sleep: Navigating Mom's Lewy Body Dementia & How to See the Signs, offering insight into the subtle signs that are so often missed. Together, Cindy and Kathy unpack how awareness, intuition, and early observation can empower families to advocate for their loved ones, navigate uncertainty, and approach these difficult conversations with compassion and strength.Through Kathy’s deeply personal journey with her mother’s Lewy Body Dementia, this episode sheds light on the power of awareness, compassion, and early understanding in navigating one of life’s most challenging transitions. In this episode, you will learn: What are some of the first signs that people often miss? What are the physical signs of dementia? What are the internal negotiations that you have to deal with dementia? The questions that you can ask with the doctor. How to negotiate the boundaries and the roles and responsibilities compassionately but firmly? And many more! Learn more about Kathy: Website: Instagram: Checkou her book: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/41139865

308: Negotiation Within: Creating Conditions For Your Preferred Outcomes 04/27/2026

308: Negotiation Within: Creating Conditions For Your Preferred Outcomes Before we ever negotiate with others, we are constantly negotiating within ourselves—our fears, desires, beliefs, and sense of worth. In this episode, Cindy Watson sits down with Roxanne Howe-Murphy to explore the powerful concept of Negotiation Within: Creating Conditions For Your Preferred Outcomes. As a best-selling author and pioneering thought leader, Roxanne has spent more than 25 years guiding individuals beyond surface-level living and into alignment with their true nature. Together, they dive into how the most impactful negotiations don’t begin externally—but within. Roxanne shares transformative insights on how shifting your inner landscape can shape the conditions for the outcomes you truly desire. This conversation offers a profound invitation to rethink negotiation as an inside-out process—one that empowers you to lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. In this episode, you will discover: What is the Enneagram? What is this framework? How to understand the Enneagram? What is creating conditions for your preferred outcome? The importance of listening. How can listening transform the dynamics of negotiating for individual negotiation or relationships? Myth about personal change And many more! Learn more about Roxanne: Website: LinkedIn: Get her book: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/41028905

307: Negotiating Justice When The System Is Stacked 04/20/2026

307: Negotiating Justice When The System Is Stacked The concept of "blind justice" frequently collides with the harsh reality of a system built for efficiency rather than equity behind the heavy oak doors of the courtroom. The scales feel bolted to the ground when the weight of the state is weighed against a single person. In this episode, your host Cindy Watson sits down with a legal powerhouse who has seen the courtroom from both sides of the aisle. Attorney James Porfido isn’t just a defense lawyer; he is a former prosecutor with over 30 years of experience and a prestigious certification from the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey. As the author of Unequal Justice: The Search for Truth to Balance the Scales, James has dedicated his career to fighting for those navigating a complex and often intimidating legal system. Together, Cindy and James will pull back the curtain on the realities of the courtroom in a deep dive titled "Negotiating Justice When The System Is Stacked." In this discussion, we will uncover: Navigating the justice system. How a shift towards a more emotionally intelligent and collaborative negotiation strategy can change the outcome. What does truth mean in a courtroom context where narratives, evidence, human perspective, and perception are all at play? Where do certain people, women, or a disadvantaged group lose their power in the system? The patterns of domestic violence and how their cases are handled and mishandled How to bring emotional intelligence and softer skills without being dismissed as weak? And many more! Learn more about James: Website: Facebook: LinkedIn: Check out his book: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/40933545

306: Negotiating The Loss Of A Pet 04/13/2026

306: Negotiating The Loss Of A Pet Society often tells us it’s 'just a pet,' but for those who have felt that quiet void in a hallway or an empty spot on the rug, the grief is as real as any other. How do we negotiate the transition from presence to memory? How do we find the grace to appreciate the little things when a big part of our world is gone? Today, we’re exploring the heart of pet loss and the path toward healing with someone who has turned her own journey into a roadmap for others. In this episode, Cindy Watson will be interviewing Jean Alfieri, Cindy and Jean will be talking about Negotiating The Loss Of A Pet. Jean is a multi-award winning author. She has been both traditionally and self-published. She encourages others to appreciate the little things in life and offers workshops and presentations on various topics. She is a certified pet loss grief coach and has a special program focused on how to help ourselves and others grieve the loss of a beloved pet. In this episode, we will explore: Why this kind of grief hits us so deeply and why is this a society thing? The internal negotiations when somebody looses a pet. How do we negotiate internal resistance? How can parents negotiate with a child’s grief? How to negotiate with your loved ones about the lost of a pet? The best advice for someone who's grieving today. And many more! Learn more about Jean: Websites: Connect with Jean: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: YouTube: Checkout her books: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: (X) Twitter: YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/40824720

305: Negotiating Without Words: Lessons In Intuition, Silence, And Neurodiverse Communication 04/06/2026

305: Negotiating Without Words: Lessons In Intuition, Silence, And Neurodiverse Communication In a world that never stops talking, we often forget that the most profound negotiations happen in the silence. We’re taught that power lies in the perfect argument, the quickest wit, or the loudest voice. But what if our greatest strength is actually found in what isn’t being said? Today, we’re stepping into a different kind of conversation—one that transcends traditional speech to explore the deep, intuitive language of neurodiversity. It’s a lesson in presence, a masterclass in empathy, and a reminder that when we truly learn to listen with more than just our ears, we unlock a whole new way of connecting. In this episode, joining our host, Cindy Watson is Irma Velasquez. Irma is a social entrepreneur, artist, and advocate who has dedicated her life to inspiring social change through the lens of inner awareness and self-expression. But perhaps her most profound credentials come from her role as a mother to her neurodiverse, non-speaking autistic son. Cindy and Irma will discuss about Negotiating Without Words: Lessons In Intuition, Silence, And Neurodiverse Communication. In this episode, we explore: What does silent negotiation mean and when to recognize it was happening? Negotiating with ourself to get over our limiting beliefs and fears. How to use your internal voices (intuition) to navigate life. What does intuitive negotiation look like? Three ways to access the power of silence. And many more! Learn more about Irma: Website: Connect with Irma: LinkedIn: Checkou her book: Amazon Barnes & Noble If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/40742490

304: Youth Truths And Feminine Power 03/30/2026

303: The Shortcut To Magnificence 03/23/2026

302: Creativity, Heart, And Irreverence In Everyday Negotiations 03/16/2026

301: Leading With Silence: How Deep Listening Unlocks Feminine Leadership 03/09/2026

300: Negotiating Your Way Out Of Emotional Abuse 03/02/2026

299: Breaking Barriers And Building Board Power 02/23/2026

299: Breaking Barriers And Building Board Power The boardroom has long been the ultimate fortress of corporate power—a room where the few decide the future for the many. But for women and underrepresented leaders, the door to that room has often been locked from the inside. In this episode, Cindy Watson and Keith Dorsey dive into the tactical blueprint for breaking those barriers, securing your seat, and—most importantly—transforming the boardroom once you arrive. Keith Dorsey, a powerhouse researcher, author, and advisor who has dedicated his career to optimizing governance through diversity. As the founder of The Boardroom Journey, Keith doesn’t just talk about representation; he provides the tactical roadmap for leaders of all backgrounds to claim their seats and, more importantly, transform how those boards operate. In this episode, you will learn: What people most misunderstand about the gap, how the gap is created and maintained. What are these barriers and which barrier is considered to be the most underestimated. The outline of visible and invisible barriers that impact women’s board readiness and how can we strategically navigate them. Board interview, and an example of good board interview. Mindset shift for women to stop playing small when it comes to the boardroom. And many more! Learn more about Keith: Website: LinkedIn: Check out Keith’s book: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: (X) Twitter: YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/40197530

298: Reinventing The Narrative 02/16/2026

297: How Women Can Challenge Bias, Claim Their Space, And Thrive In A System Built For Men 02/09/2026

297: How Women Can Challenge Bias, Claim Their Space, And Thrive In A System Built For Men We are often told that if we work harder, speak louder, and lean in further, the doors of opportunity will eventually swing open. But for many women, the reality is more complex. It isn’t just about the effort—it’s about the environment. Today, Cindy Watson sits down with a powerhouse leader who isn’t just looking for a seat—she’s redesigning the entire room. Joining us is Kae Kronthaler-Williams, a global software marketing executive who has navigated the highest levels of tech while maintaining a fierce commitment to equity. As a passionate advocate for women’s advancement, Kae doesn’t just talk about the "broken rung"; she provides the tools to fix it. From confronting unconscious bias to dismantling toxic work cultures, her work through public speaking, coaching, and nonprofit initiatives is centered on one radical mission: ensuring every woman is seen, supported, and empowered to lead. In this episode, Cindy and Kae dive deep into: How to thrive in a system not designed for you. How to claim your space if gender imbalance is present. Setting boundaries to protect your credibility without apologizing. Finding the right allies in your workplace. Negotiating mentorship and allyship in a male dominated workplace. What are the biggest negotiation traps that women in particular fall into? What are some of the feminine approaches that maybe secret weapons? Practical step to take to negotiate your best life. And many more! Learn more about Kae Kronthaler-Williams: Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: Subtract: Get a copy of her book: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/40041630

296: Negotiating Life Through Travel 02/02/2026

296: Negotiating Life Through Travel The world is often defined by boundaries—lines on a map, walls of a classroom, or the rigid structures of a corporate office. But for those who choose to step across those lines, the world reveals itself not as a series of borders, but as a vast, living classroom. Joining us today are two extraordinary women who have collectively set foot on all seven continents, explored 88 countries, and crossed off every single one of the 50 U.S. states. Evelyn Kelly is a true polymath. With a Ph.D. from the University of Florida and a background spanning microbiology, English, and history, she is the author of 22 books, including deep dives into genetics and her beloved Armchair Adventures series. Natalie Kelly is a seasoned leader and the CEO of a major state organization. With a 35-year career that includes being the youngest female staff director in the Florida Senate and running her own PR and lobbying firm, she knows exactly what it takes to navigate high-stakes environments. In this special episode, we explore the intersection of two seemingly different worlds: the high-stakes arena of negotiation and the transformative power of global travel. In this conversation, we’ll navigate: Negotiation or life lessons you can pick up while traveling. How travelling can help build confidence and negotiation skills in your daily lives. Strategies to build trust and connection. How toreframe travel as a form of lifelong learning and empowerment? Tips or hack you can use when you trave, whether it's for getting upgrades, better deals, unique experiences to enhance the journey? And many more! Learn more about Evelyn and Natalie: Website: Facebook: LinkeIn: Instagram: Get their book: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/39961760

295: Negotiating Bully Culture 01/26/2026

295: Negotiating Bully Culture Bully culture doesn’t emerge overnight—it grows quietly, layer by layer, until it becomes woven into the very fabric of an organization. For many, it shows up as subtle intimidation, undermining comments, shifting goalposts, or a constant sense of walking on eggshells. For others, it’s more overt: public shaming, manipulative power plays, or leaders who confuse fear with effectiveness. In this episode, Cindy Watson sits down with Andrew Regal for an eye-opening conversation about Negotiating Bully Culture. With more than 30 years of leadership experience across major news and media platforms—including Court TV, CNBC, MSNBC, and The Wall Street Journal—Andrew brings a deep, insider perspective on high-pressure environments where bullying often becomes normalized. He’s also the author of Surviving Bully Culture, a compelling and timely book that sheds light on how toxic dynamics take root and, more importantly, how we can navigate them with clarity, courage, and strategy. Join Cindy and Andrew as they explore how to recognize bully culture, why traditional approaches often fall short, and what negotiation tools can help individuals reclaim power, foster healthier communication, and shift entrenched systems from the inside out. In this episode, you will learn: The difference between a leader having a bad day and someone who’s truly a bully. The reason behind why bullying is repeated across so many organizations and industries? The particular personality type that attracts bullies. The difficulty to identify these types of abuse. What is the most hurtful form of bullying? The long term impacts of bullying. And many more! Learn more about Andy: Website: Facebook: LinkedIn: Checkout Andy’s book: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/39876735

294: Identity, Self Leadership And The Neuroscience Behind Feminine Power 01/19/2026

294: Identity, Self Leadership And The Neuroscience Behind Feminine Power So many high-achieving women have mastered strategy, performance, and resilience—yet still feel disconnected from their power, caught in patterns that no longer serve them, or driven by identities they’ve outgrown. True feminine power doesn’t come from doing more or pushing harder; it comes from clarity, self-leadership, and the ability to consciously choose how we show up in the world. In this powerful episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with Riana Malia to explore Identity, Self-Leadership, and the Neuroscience Behind Feminine Power. Riana Malia is an Identity Architect for High-Achieving Women™, a sought-after speaker, and the visionary creator of the Clear to Create™ Method and Quantum Pattern Protocol™—two transformative frameworks that have helped hundreds of women clear emotional residue, rewire subconscious patterns, and reclaim the love, life, and legacy they were always meant to live. Named one of NY Weekly’s Top 30 Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2025, Riana brings a unique blend of neuroscience, identity work, and feminine leadership to the conversation. Together, Cindy and Riana unpack how understanding who you truly are—and how your brain is wired—can radically shift the way you lead, negotiate, and show up in every area of your life. If you’re ready to step into deeper self-leadership and harness the science-backed power of your feminine identity, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Together, we unpack: What are the identity levels? The connection between neuroscience, somatics, and feminine power and leadership? How does reframing our self view can change how we negotiate our best life, negotiate success, self-worth, and love. How does somatic and subconscious reprograming can fill the gap? 72 hour transformational process What is Extraordinary Love Index or ELI? And many more! Learn more about Riana Malia: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: YouTube: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/39781685

293: Negotiating People, Power And Project Success 01/12/2026

293: Negotiating People, Power And Project Success In every project, success isn’t just about timelines and deliverables—it’s about people, power, and the way we navigate both. Today, we’ll explore how the right negotiation strategies can transform challenges into opportunities and pave the way for lasting impact. In this episode, Cindy Watson sits down with the dynamic and trailblazing Dawn Mahan to explore the art of Negotiating People, Power, and Project Success. Dawn is an international speaker and PMI-certified leader with extensive global experience. She is the sole inventor of ProjectFlo®, an innovative tool that’s transforming the way projects are managed, and she was recognized as Professional of the Year in Consulting and Project Management by Strathmore Who’s Who Worldwide. Beyond her professional achievements, Dawn brings her passion for service to life—whether building houses in Cambodia with Habitat for Humanity or serving on the Philadelphia Leadership Board of the American Lung Association. Join us as Cindy and Dawn unpack how to navigate the complexities of people and power dynamics to drive lasting success in projects and beyond. In this episode, you will learn: How does using animal avatars makes us understand how humans operate and negotiate through project land? How does your actual approach to project management differ from some of those traditional methods? How can clarifying roles or responsibilities can transform the outcome. What are some of the common pitfalls that teams face in project management and how can we negotiate around them before they derail success? What tactic strategies are found to be most effective in rallying support especially especially in high stress environments. How can professionals ensure that every team member understands and embraces their project role? Why narrative is so powerful in project management and in negotiation. What is the biggest misconception about project management? And many more! Learn more about Dawn: Website: Connect with her on LinkedIn: Instagram: Facebook: X: Get a FREE sample of Dawn's #1 Bestselling Book, Meet the Players in Projectland, here: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: (X) Twitter: YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/39695910

292: Negotiating Purpose And Profit: From An Autism Mom To Franchise Founder 01/05/2026

292: Negotiating Purpose And Profit: From An Autism Mom To Franchise Founder Before titles, business plans, or franchising models, there is usually a moment of quiet reckoning—the point where something no longer feels sustainable, yet walking away feels impossible. For many parents navigating the world of autism services, that reckoning comes in the form of endless waitlists, unanswered calls, and the aching realization that the system was never designed with families in mind. For Nichole Daher, that moment became a turning point. What began as a mother’s fight for her child’s care evolved into a deeper negotiation with herself: Do I accept burnout and barriers as the price of survival—or do I build something better? In this episode, Cindy Watson sits down with Nichole Daher for a powerful conversation on “Negotiating Purpose and Profit: From an Autism Mom to Franchise Founder.” Nichole is the franchise founder purpose-driven professionals turn to when they’re ready to stop grinding and start building something that truly matters. An autism mom with a background in healthcare, Nichole’s journey began not in a boardroom, but in the heartbreak of endless waitlists and systemic barriers to care. Faced with the reality that families were being asked to wait far too long for critical support, she made a bold decision: if the system wasn’t working, she would help create a better one. This is a story about courage, conscious entrepreneurship, and redefining success on your own terms. This episode dives into: What does that mindset represents, especially for women who may struggle with feeling “qualified enough”? What entrepreneurs missed about building resilience. How to succeed in franchising without a core? Why people are afraid to start their own business? The misconceptions about opening a medical business especially without a medical degree. How to negotiate with more courage? And many more! Learn more about Nichole: Website: LinkedIn: Facebook: YouTube: Instagram: Checkout Nichole’s book: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/39612195

291: From Rock Bottom To Resilience: The Feminine Power Of Negotiating Your Life Back 12/29/2025

291: From Rock Bottom To Resilience: The Feminine Power Of Negotiating Your Life Back Life has a way of bringing us to our knees—moments when everything we thought was solid falls away, and the path forward feels uncertain or even impossible. Yet it is often in those lowest moments that a quieter, deeper power begins to emerge. A power rooted not in control or dominance, but in persistence, compassion, and the courage to choose oneself again. In this powerful episode, Cindy Watson sits down with Dr. Patricia V. Smith for a deeply moving conversation titled “From Rock Bottom to Resilience: The Feminine Power of Negotiating Your Life Back.” Dr. Smith, author of I Persist, is a passionate advocate for mental health and women’s empowerment, and she brings both wisdom and lived experience to this discussion. This conversation is an invitation to explore what it truly means to negotiate your life back after rock bottom—to reclaim your voice, your worth, and your future. It is about resilience as a feminine strength, and the transformative choice to rise, not by force, but by honoring your inner wisdom and refusing to give up on yourself. During this episode, we unpack: The power of hope. How hope can be use as a negotiation strategy? How feminine traits can create better outcomes? The role inner negotiation plays in changing your mindset. What is social awareness? And many more! Learn more about Dr. Patricia: Website: Instagram: Get her book: If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy’s book here: Amazon EBook Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Show: X(Twitter): YouTube: Email: /episode/index/show/boardroomtobedroom/id/39552205

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